-
or! I see you
to my neighbor,
he, by the way, this
am glad to be able to re-
ticeable improvement in his
ychbeck— Indeed! Is he able todo
iything yet?
Doctor—Yes, indeed. He was able to
pay his bill yesterday, and that’s a
marked improvement as compared to
the bulk of my patients.—Richmond
Dispatch.
No Consideration,
Husband—Where is the hammer?
Wife—You had it yesterday.
“I'm not asking where it was yester-
day.”
u had it yesterday, and no one
{ it since.”
Vell, if you had the least bit |
deration for my feelings you
have used that hammer for
ething or other after I got]
rough with it, and then you would
know where it is.”—N. Y. Weekly.
Her Sue ce esstul Scheme, {
“It seems to me,’ he remarked, cas-
ually, “that you have succeeded in cut-
ting down the household expenses &
little recently.”
“Yes,” she replied, “I am
something on the wages of the servant
You see, I made a rule that the value
of everything she broke should be de-
ducted from her wages, and, as mat-
ters now stand, she will have to work
four weeks for nothing to clear up her
indebtedness. Ch hiea ago Post.
saving
What He Was F ritted For.
Editor—Who sent in this
about that last hailstoym?
Subeditor—~Young Jenkins,
dunk. Why?
Editor—Why, he says some of the
hailstones were as large as canary
birds’ eggs. That chap is too honest
to be a reporter—just drop him a line
and offer him the position of cashier
in this establishment.—Puck.
item
of Po-
Then She Forgave Him,
“It’s all your fault,” he pleaded, aft-
er he had stolen the kiss.
“Mine!” she cried, indignantly.
“Have I done anything to invite such
liberties?”
“Not directly,” he answered, “but
you shouldn’t be so irresistibly attrac-
tive.”
Thus we learn the value of diploma-
cy, for he got another.—Chicago Post.
Thin Excuse.
He—I know I'm late, but I couldn’t
help it. You see, I was detained a
couple of hours by an old friend who
ad just got back to.town after a long
absence. I had to tell him all I knew.
She (snappishly)—I don’t see why
that should have kept you so long.—
Tijt-Bits.
Hash's Only Rival,
“In your vermiform appendix,” the
told him, after the opera-|
n was over, “we found, strange to |
sfirgeon
ti
say, a small brass tack.”
‘That proves I was right,” feebly
swered the sick man, “when I said |
was something I had eaten in |
nince pie.’ Chics ago Tribuge.
Hoot, Mon,
exclaimed the fair tour-
first glimpse of
“don’t you think
“Gracious!”
ist, as she caught the
a Scotchman in kilts,
he is barefaced to appear in public in
such a garb?”
“No,” smiled her escort, “I think he
is bare-kneed.”—Chicago Daily News.
Its Value to Her,
“I don’t see why Miss Oldern sues
him for breach of promise. She
knows he isn’t worth anything.”
“No; but it’s* worth a good deal to
her, no doubt, to have a chance to let
people know that she has really had
a proposal.”—Philadelphia Bulletin.
A Winter Song,
“I am a wandering minstrel blithe
gay,”
The north wind chants;
“The forest is my harp and when I play
The snowflakes dance.”
—Philadelphia Press.
AS HE
fPEUAL ow i
and
SAW IT,
Floor Walker—I'm sorry, ‘madam,
but I ean’t exchange this hat for you.
Mrs. Smithson—But my husband
doesn’t like it.
Floor Walker—Then I'd advise you
to get a divorce.—Louisville Courier-
Journal.
Reckless Waste,
Cayuse Charley—It's bin diskivered
thet feller we hung fer a hoss thefe
ast night hain’t guilty.
ariat Luke—That’s another good
an’ a lot o’ enthusiasm “wasted.
JOSEPH LEVI RCE
THE PHILADELPHIA
BRANCH STORE #& &
244 LOCUST STREET
COLUMBIA, PENNA
Up-to-Date Clothing
CAN'T DO ANYTHING ELSE,
“Mamie,” asked Mrs. Benham, “why do
so many men reform and give up their bad
r habits at New Year's?”
“Because,” interrupted Mr.
“they can’t help themselves.
‘broke’ after Christmas.
Benham,
They're
His Roar,
McGorry (carpingly)—Thim makers av al-
manacs hov got us be dhe t’roats, bedad!
Mrs. McGorry—How d’yez make thot
out?
McGorry—Make ut out? Here, now:
We hov cowld weather New Year’s, phwin
we don’t nade ut; an’ do dhey give us aven
a brith av frost on dhe Fourt’ av July,
phwin our tongues are hangin’ out wid dhe
heat? Not so’s yez cud notice ut, bedad!—
Judge.
Not a Procrastinator,
“I shall not wait till New Year’s to turn
over a new leaf,” satd young Hoopler. “My,
grandmother sent me a Bible for a Christ-
mas present, and I shrewdly suspect that
the dear old lady has hidden a few bank-
notes in it.”’—Judge.
Go Slow,
Make new resolves mildly, or else, I protest,
When the time comes to keep them you'll
run short of zest.
—Chicago Record.
Florin Saddler Shop
E. H. REIDER, Prop.
wtacturer
All Kinds Horse Furnishings
All the Latest Styles of Harness
Halters, aps; Collars, Chains
and all Necessary Strap Work
Repairing a Specialty at Reason
able Prices. New Work Done
promptly and Guaranteed
of and Decale
§
$
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HERR’S
BOOK
STORE
On the First of January you will
g ; need some new 3
Blanlis Boolss
Day Book or Ledger, Canvas
Cover, $1.00
und Blank Book, 600 Pages,
Good Paper, $2.25
600 Page
Full Be
Standard and Excelsior Diaries for 1902
I. B. HERR,
51-53 North Queen St,
LANCASTER, PENNA.
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PARISIAN CLOAK
& SUIT CO.
28-30 E. King St.,Lancaster |
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ENTIRE
STOCK
REDUCED
CONSISTING OF
Coats, Capes, Suits,
Furs, Dress
and Walking Skirts
Flannel Waists,
io State Jou Ral,
Two Points of View,
en the beautiful flowers soon
and fade,” said the pessimist. |
ch is a fortunate thing for the
” rejoined the optimist.—Chi-
ly News.
, Money No Obstacle,
RE am worth a millionin my own
‘faltered she, sadly, for she had |
t+ manly men abhor the :
f of marrying rich women.
‘you for all that!” he Pr
Town Topics.
oa
Wrappers
and Petticoats.
RE — I ——
Chas. S. Mayer,
28-30 E. King,
Lancaster, . . Penna.
Independent Telephone 1450.
HOLIDAY
BARGAINS
PICTURES
What makes a more accepta-|
ble Christmas Present than a
nice picture. We have a
splendid assortment of these
goods to select from. In pri-
ces they range from 33c to $3.
TOYS
Ofthese goods we have a big
assortment and prices are right
C—DOLLS =>
from 1c up, toy pianos, drums
horns, false faces, cannons and
in other words toys of all kinds
Tree Ornaments
We think we have the best as-
sortment in town. Gups and
Saucers 10¢, 20c and 25c¢.
Good Things
We have a large assortment of
candies,raising,cocoanuts, prunes
oranges, bananas, &c. and we
know our prices are away below
what they are generally sold
for. Call and see us.
RACKET : STORES
Schutte Building, Florin, Pa.
Wenger Building, Mount Joy, Pa.
STANDARD
COACH WORKS
IN NEED OF A
Ir
Jenny Lind, Surrey
Buggy or Carriage
Come and Learn Our Priees.
We are prepared to wake to order
Wagons of the finest finish and Car-
riages of every description at Reduced
Prices. All work turned out at our
works is warranted to give satisfaction
Repairing, Painting and Trimming
done in a neat and expeditious manner.
Rubber Tires Adjusted at Our Own Works
Any Style Bodies in White Made to Order for Dealers
YOUNG BROS.
... FLORIN, PA...
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD
TINE DABILE
IN EFFECT NOVEMBER 24, 1901
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Going East From Florin
70am
1230 pm
34pm
505 pm
749 pm
741 pm
Lancaster Accomodation
Seashore Express
Lancaster Accommoda ition
Laueaster Accommodation
Philadelphia Mail .
(Sunday) Philadelphia Mail -
Going West From Florin
Way Passenger
Mail
Lancaster Ac conimonls ation
Lancaster Accommodation
Harrisburg Express
(Sunday) Way Passenger
Going East From Yount Tor
Lancaster Accommodation
Harrisburg Express
Seashore Fxpress
Lancaster Accommodation
Lancaster Accommodation
Philadelphia Mail
(Sunday) Main Line Express
(Sunday) Philadelphia Mail
Going West From Mount Joy
Way Passenger -
Mail
Niagara Express
Accommodation
70am
1017am
23% pm
605 pm
72pm
70am
706 am
952pm
123 pm
347 pm
508 pm
72pm
403 pm
T4pm
655 am
1914am
10 45 a m
22pm
602 pm
T¥ pm
655 a m
1045am
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Laneaster
Lancaster Accommodation
Harrisburg Express .
(Sunday) Way Passenger .
(Sunday) Niagara Express
(Sunday) Fast Line
GO TO
Reoyer's Saddle
West Main Street, Mo
I am still making all kinds of Ha
made, no machine work. Ialso s
in a saddler shop. Repairim
Prices to suit the times.
The Leading Clothiers
YOFFE AND GAFFIN BROS.
Mount Joy. Pa.
DEALERS XIN
Men's, Youths’ and
Children’s Clothing,
Overcoats, Trousers,
Shoes! Shoes !
Felt, Rubber and
Leather Boots,
Hats and Caps,
Underwear, Gloves,
Dress Shirts,
Neckwear, Hosiery,
Ladies’ Furnishings
Strictly Cash.
Satisfaction Guaranteed.
JAS. GLATFELTER
MONUMENTS, TOMBSTONES, MARKERS, &c
Rear Star and News Printing Office
MOUNT JOY, - PENNA.
One Brice To All.
Are You Going to Build ?
If You Are, Then Read This.
30 Building Lots
For Sale!
The undersigned offers for sale,
Building Lots in the village of Florin, Lancaster Co.
Pa., at very reasonable prices.
Any person who intends to build should not by any
means select a location until they have consulted H.
B. Nissley.
location, convenient to schools, post office, churches,
stores, P. R. R. depotand only !4 mile from Mount
Joy. These lots would also be very suitable for an
industry of some kind, the P. R. R: siding border-
ing them on the southwest, thereby saving the purch-
aser the additional cost of laying a siding which any
manufacturing establishment should have,
A= Remember these lots will all be sold and if you
want first choice come a running. Call on or address
H. B. Nissley,
Florin, Pa.
t
Mount Joy Steam Heater Co.
Buohl's store room,
Risser’s
Ellx horn
Steam
Laundry
MOUNT JOY, PA.
Our Solicitor will call on you every
Tuesday and Deliver Every Friday
|
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Your Work Solicited. t
Satisfaction Guaranteed.
odo bobo dotdodobobePodedO
Has on exhibition in C.
opposite D, H. Engle’s Furniture Warerooms
on West Main street, Mt. Joy, a Full Line of
Prizer Square and Oak, Single
and Double Heaters and Ranges
ALSO OIL STOVES.
Yi=0all and See Stock and Learn Prices
A New ‘Repair Shop !
1 desire to inform the public that I have opened
a Shoe Repair Shop in the basement of
David H. , Engle's Ferniture Warerooms
West Main Mount Joy
where I am prepared to do cobbling of every
description at reasonable rates
Men’s Shoes Half Soled and Heeled for 65¢
Sewed on for 75 cents
lf Soled and Heeled for j5¢
il on for 55 cents
Shoes According to Size
Job Solicited
Sheaffer
St,
Thirty Cholce
All the lots have a high elevation, good
Unredeered of
Overcoats
All- Woot, Tailor Made
as good as new. In or-
der to close them OUT
we offer them way down
below cost price. Some
as low as $82.00
ox
Unredeemed
Watches
Stem Winders and Stem
Setters from $2.50 up.
Pirosh & Simmons
The Old Established Pawnbrokers
and Jewelers,
20 North Queen Street,
Opposite Woolworth’s 5 & 10¢ Store
Lancaster, Penna.
Remember
iV you want anything in the line of
Bread, Cakes, Buns, &c.
the only place to get it good and fresh is at the
x — -
Empire Bakery
FIORIIN, PA.
S. SS. GING RICIEL, Prop.
Funerals Supplied at Short Notice
’
The Only Place to Get
Good Bread, Cakes, Buns, &¢.
Cg ADT TNT
Scholing’s West End Bakery
Mount Joy Penna.
|
| POTATOES.
I have just received a Carload of New
York State Potatoes which 1 am sell-
ing at Lowest Market Prices. Prompt
attention to mail or telephone orders.
T. N. HOSTETTER.
Ohl "Tes! Oh Yes!
GEORGE S. YOGEL, AUCTIONEER
Post Office Address, Florin, Lancaster Co., Pa.
Telephone Number 851.
Rates Very Reasonable for All Kinds of Sales
TOR sSarLsr
Three Acres and Fourteen Perches Gravel Land
in a good state of cultivation and fences in good re-
pair The land is situated on the road leading from
Florin te the Mount Joy Cemetery, a short distance
west of the latter For particulars ecallon or address
MUSSELMAN,
Florin, Penna
Milton G Hotel
1 ID) > TAINTTD
FOR REN
The undersigned offers a Good Country Stand, the
Milton Grove Hotel, for rent. The property has all
modern conveniences, spacious rooms, good water,
ete. A good barn, large shed for horses, stock yards,
scales, nd Sve Boras of fanning land. Also a shop
Here's an op-
portunity for some one. Possession given April Ist.
Full particulars by calling on or addressing
E. S. WEAVER,
FLORIY, PA.
Rob Douglas, M D's Washingtsn D C
Ee
MAGNETIC RELIEF
or the One Minute Cure For Pain
A powerful irritant and a Golden Remedy for the
Headache, Toothache and Neuralgia, Sore Guns,
Sore Throats Head Colds, Catarrh, Weak and Sore
Eyes, with dimness of Vision, Cramp, Wind or
Dyspepsia, Colic, Ete Bunions and Soft Corns re-
lieved at once. PRICE, TEN CENTS
HARRY
————— > —
J. D.=Easton, Sole Prop. & Mite, Pi 4
STOP AT THE
Sorrel Horse Hg
West Kine St., J ANCASTE}
The annex now complete with the SO
HORSE, makes a frontage of 49, 52, 5
55 West King Street. Dinner 25 cents,
accommodations in every respect. A sh
your patronage solicited.
A. B. ADAMS,
COAL
For Coal That Will Bur
you should place your orde
with me. No advance in pric
1. N. HOSTE
FLORIN, P:
»
A . CHRISTMAS . TREE
AND A PIANO
Will make a Happy Home, especially if you buy a Lester or a Hardman
Liano. Call at once and examine our stock and be convinced that our Ve
at the present time are the Lowest this city has ever known.
excuse for not having an instrument in your home. is good ;
Your credit
KIRK JOHNSON & CO.
24 West King Street,
Lancaster, Penna.
ad
PARISI SAREE Xe
TO OUR MANY
PATRONS AND ERIENDS
WE WISH YOU ALL A
HAPPY NEW YEAR
=H. EE. EE BERSOIL.Xx—
MOUNT JOY, PA.
RIE EIR LER Twp
Engle’s Furniture Warerooms
Mount Joy, Penna.
Good Homemade Furniture a Specialt
Upholstering Done tg
~
Poplar Lumber For Sale
Suit the Purche
UNDERTAKING
& EMBAL
Jobbing Promptly Attended To. Estimates Cheerfully Furnished
JOSERPIE B. GAINTZ
SANITARY
FITT]
PLUMBER #: AND #: GAS &
T~xro Doors West of Bowman's Store,
MOUNT JOT, PENN
Se
Cp
As
Ind. Tel. No.
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Vehicles, Carriages, Buggies, Wag
Milkmen, Bakers, Merchants, constructed in a first-class manner by exp
capable mechanics the direction of a manufacturer who
the work speak for its worth, it guarantees every product of
For
enced and under
MARIETTA CARRIAG
The same care exercised in repairing as manufactur
out inquiry are seldom satisfactory Inquire any
don’t neglect to place
WW. C. EXIOW
Proprietor of the Marietta Carriage Wor
whom work has been don,